Jenni Schaefer

Jenni Schaefer is a bestselling author and internationally recognized speaker whose work has transformed the conversation around eating disorder recovery. Her groundbreaking book, Life Without Ed, introduced “Ed” (short for Eating Disorder), a concept that has helped countless individuals name their illness, separate from it, and begin to heal. She later wrote Goodbye Ed, Hello Me and co-authored Almost Anorexic, a collaboration with Harvard Medical School designed to help the millions of people who struggle with eating disorders that do not meet official diagnostic criteria. A Senior Fellow with Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, Jenni has appeared in national outlets such as Today, The New York Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Recovered from her own eating disorder and trauma, Jenni brings her message of self-acceptance and triumph over adversity to audiences worldwide.